Akai SW

[EVBoy]

Found these Akai SW-170's at the thrift. Some people might say they are Kabuki but they sound pretty good. Any opinions?

 

[Bigyank]

what is the exact model number? Look to be in nice shape.

Yank

 

[dc270]

Like a lot of Akai gear it is an underated value! I have rebuilt 3 differant SW model speakers and own 6 pieces of their pre 1981 electronics, most impressive in my book!!
DC

 

[EVBoy]

Akai

Here's an ID photo of the back.

 

[Nat]

That grill puts them in the front rank of Kabukiness.

 

[kfa888]

Well they technically are Kabuki but with dome tweeters and rubber surrounds I'd venture to say they are good ones. If they sound good who cares. Also Kabuki speakers tend to have really nice cabs. i find it strange that that huge woofer does not come with a huge port like the Sansui Kabuki. Is it acoustic suspension? Pix of the drivers would be interesting.

 

[dat521gatherer]

very nice! oh how i love wood grills. they are wood not plastic right? i have some sw-155's i think are great.

 

[ron-c]

kabuki.....

But, if you like them who cares? If you realy like them put new caps in the crossovers.

Thanks,
Ron-C